After about 5 1/2 years and roughly over 50,000 miles, I finally changed my fuel filter. I have no idea if it was ever changed before I bought the car in 2006, but it had a Motorcraft filter in it. I have no idea what color the filter element is suppose to be, but I cut up the old filter to check. Of course all kinds of brown stuff came out of the pre-filter side. The side going to the motor looked pretty clean. I tried a search for the element before use, but couldn't find one. I put in a Purolator filter. Here's what mine looks like after cutting it open. I'm sure the bottom of my fuel pump looks the same.

I'm sure it's more than that. That's how far I've gone since I bought it in 2006. And it hasn't been running that great either. I'm still getting 28 MPG around town, but it's just not the same lately. I did plugs, wires, and coil also.

No I didn't. I know it was alot heavier than the new one. Even after getting the rest of the fuel out of it. I did plan on doing the pump around the same time. But I wrecked my back at work and couldn't do much. Actually, my son did the replacement for me and I was his gopher for a change. I took it out for a fews hours today. I didn't notice much difference, but I know it's a maintenance issue I put off for too long. When I feel better, I'll get to the pump.

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